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120v to 240v Adapter to power Amp in USA

I ordered an Atoll amp from France only to realize they make it for 240v, even the ones they ship to the US. There is only 1 US distributor and they charge DOUBLE! Is there any risk in purchasing the amp and buying an $8 120v to 240v adapter to run the amp in the US?

Does this mean if somebody gets shocked from it it’s a full 240v?

Some of the adapter plugs on Amazon do not look like actual transformers, so I’m not sure how they work. 


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inna
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That's another option, sure, but if $165 for a transformer is too much then paying electrician may be no less or more. Besides, what if he doesn't like the amp and sell it in a month ? Transformer might somewhat degrade the sound... 
What about the frequency of those 240 V circuits ? Does it matter for that particular amp ?
inna
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DON’T DO IT !
What you want is a step-up transformer. I would try this - https://acupwr.com/
No personal experience but I read good things about them. I would get more power than required by your amp’s full power. Some say - double the power, though this particular company claims that it is not necessary with their transformers.
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